[Reconstruction of the arteries of the thigh. Our experiences and views]. / Rekonstrukcija bedrenih arterija. Nasa iskustva i pogledi.

The authors report here their experiences with regard to reconstructive treatment of arteriosclerotic changes occurring in arteries of the thigh area. In the introduction the historic development of the blood vessels surgery has been given. Various operating methods and respective experiences, as well as the results obtained from this operating field have been described. It has been mentioned in the conclusion that the exact indication is responsible for successful reconstructive operation. Further factors playing the main role are: adequate operative technic, appropriate anesthesia, as well constant blood pressure in the course of operation.

[Treatment of hemodynamic disorders of the peripheral arteries in a diabetic]. / Lijecenje poremecene hemodinamike u perifernim arterijama kod dijabeticnih bolesnika.

The experiences of the authors in treatment of disturbed haemodynamics in peripheral arteries in diabetics, as well as their complications have been here presented. The increased frequency of these disturbances, as well as pathologic changes on the parts of lower extremities in diabetics, regarding prolonged age and always better detection in new cases of diabetes have been presented in the introduction. Etiopathogenic causes and clinical picture and symptomatology of the mentioned cases are briefly described. In diagnosis particular significance has been given to all standard examination methods, and in indicated cases angiologic, respectively contrast investigations are necessary. In surgical treatment of such patients, the causes of the respective disturbances should be established first and only then therapeutic principles should be applied. The presentation of the treated patients has been given, and it has been considered in the conclusion that the team work in treatment of the mentioned disturbances is necessary.

[Description of various features of injuries to the peripheral arteries and their surgical treatment]. / Prikaz nekih oblika povreda perifernih arterija i njihovo kirursko lijecenje.

Some of the peripheral arteries damages which were treated during the time period of five years are here presented. The cases of arterial--venous fistulas, as well as false aneurisms have been reported. It should be emphasized that successful treatment requires rapid recognition of lesions, and the reconstruction of the affected artery should be carried out to surgical principles.